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Military's diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any 'woke' goals

(THE CONVERSATION) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in late September 2025.
Before the meeting, journalists speculated about which urgent issues might require such a costly and unusual gathering, to which the assembled mi ... (full story)

Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others

(THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration has tried to upend many facets of American life, and many facets of higher education are no exception.
The Department of Education announced on Oct. 27, 2025, that it would resume canceling student loan debt for certain borrowers, after the government stopped this practice earlier in 2 ... (full story)

How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports

(THE CONVERSATION) When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn't help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.
I was showing my st ... (full story)

Sports

A brief primer on mitochondria

Over the years we’ve heard more and more about mitochondria's vital role in athletic endeavors.
But I think to appreciate how truly important mitochondria are, we really need to take a closer look at these mysterious little biological machines.
Thus, let’s explore two simple questions: What exactly is mitochond ... (full story)

Colts RT Braden Smith continues to find coping techniques for his mental health struggles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith felt the dark thoughts creeping back into his mind before a recnt game.
This time, though, he won the battle.
After missing Indy's final five games last season because of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder that led him to contemplate suicide, the former ... (full story)

State

Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plans

An Ohio panel adopted new U.S. House districts that could boost the GOP's chances of winning two additional seats in next year's elections and aid President Donald Trump's efforts to hold on to a slim congressional majority.
The action by the Ohio Redistricting Commission came as Virginia's Democratic-led General Assembly advanc ... (full story)

Black vultures attack and kill cattle. Climate change is one reason they're spreading north

EMINENCE, Ky. (AP) — Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the first time, looking to nurse.
Above, a pair of birds circle in the distance. Bryant, hoping they're not black vultures, is relieve ... (full story)